This week we will have our Fall Social (Trivia Night!) during the general assembly meeting Thursday, November8th, from 6-8:00 p.m. in room 1360. This event is casual dress and attendance is required. Food will be provided from Que Buenos​

Community Service Events

Thank you for your flexibility with the Habitat for Humanity event this last Saturday. Although it was unfortunate the event had to be canceled, you will still be required to make up some of those 7 hours. This is important because our Beta chapter is required to achieve a certain number of volunteer hours per student. Students will do 4 hours of tutoring during any existing tutoring hours before December 1st. Tutoring hours are as follows:

Everyone will do tutoring regardless if you are a member, candidate, or exploratory. During this time please make sure you are making cards if there are no students needed to be tutored. Sign in and out in the tutoring binder or with tutor chair Tuesday and Wednesday.

If you don't feel that you will be able to achieve this by the date listed above please contact Dr.Burke or Professor Mason immediately.

​All of the community service events for the semester are posted on the website. You must sign up prior to attending. Upcoming events are as followed: Financial Reality Fair - Friday, November 16th 11:00am - 1:00pmRickman House - Sunday, November 18th 3:00pm-5:00pm​During the month of November, we will be collecting winter gear (hats, gloves, scarves, socks). Donated items will go to Lakeside Juvenile Center and the Detroit Gospel Mission. Collection will be on November 8th and 15th. See Maggie Blair or Felicia Ayalew for more information.​All volunteer hours must be achieved through BAP volunteer events so make sure you're signing up!

If you have any questions, please reach out to the community service coordinator, Maggie Blair, at wmu.bap.commservice@gmail.com.​

E-Board Nominations Spring 2019

For the Spring 2019 semester, all E-Board positions will be available. Click here to nominate someone to sit on the E-Board for the next semester. This is a great opportunity to build your professional development.

MAF Scholarship

Attention all Fifth/Graduate Year students. The Michigan Accountancy Foundation Scholarship for 2019 applications open Thursday, November 15th. Do not wait to start applying for this scholarship. There are many requirements that are needed to be considered for this scholarship. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2019. Click here to find out more information.

Internship and Full-Time Acceptance Survey

We congratulate everyone who has accepted an internship and/or full-time. Click here to fill out the Google form to inform us about the job offer you have accepted.

Social Media

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Tax Internship Opportunity

Houser & Associates is seeking two to three accountancy interns for the upcoming tax season. Even though the posting is open through December, they are hoping to schedule interviews ASAP, so be sure to get your application in very soon! If you have any questions contact Erin Leigh in the Zhang Career Center at erin.leigh@wmich.edu. Click here to apply now on Handshake.

Tutoring

All candidates are required to complete 2 hours of tutoring each week throughout the semester. Tutoring will be held from 5:00PM - 7:00PM in Schneider Hall. Tuesday tutoring is in room 1220 and Wednesday tutoring is in room 1280.There will be individual tutoring in the Accountancy Department Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Click here for the BAP Tutoring Orientation Handbook. Please note tutor training is required for all candidates. You can access the tutor training video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA372iLP9xg&feature=youtube. When you have finished your training, contact Faculty Advisor, Dr. Cari Burke at ​cari.burke@wmich.edu.

Upcoming Professional Events

If you missed a BAP meeting this semester, attending one of these events will count toward a professional makeup. If you have any questions about making up an event, reach out to any E-Board member or Faculty Advisor. ​

Upper Level Tutoring

We will be providing upper level tutoring sessions at the following dates and times:Wednesday, November 7th,Wednesday, November 28th

​All sessions will be held from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. in room 1280 (Wednesday's).

Here is some of the key information about tutoring as volunteer hours...

Only Members are eligible to receive volunteer hours through tutoring.

The MICPA is currently looking for a student to represent the association on Western Michigan University's campus. This program is a great way to showcase your interest in being a part of the profession. Click here for more information. If you are interested, contact Secretary, Sierra Gaunder at wmu.bap.secretary@gmail.com.

Becker Professional Education is looking for three student representatives for Western Michigan University. Interested students should speak to the faculty advisor, Dr. Cari Burke.

Western Student Association Position

The Western Student Association (WMU's Student Government) is currently in the process of searching for a new Allocations Commission Chair. The Allocations Chair is responsible for allocating funds to all Registered Student Organizations on campus. WSA are looking for applicants with a strong background in finance and who are self-disciplined and willing to make the changes necessary to improve the RSO funding process.

The Chair holds Deliberations (where RSOs have the opportunity to present budgets for approval) one time per month and must hold 2+ office hours per week and attend weekly WSA senate and cabinet meetings. The selected person should be willing to work with the rest of WSA's cabinet to make improvements to WMUs campus and work in the best interest of all students. Ideally, the selected person would be interested in holding the position next year, however this is not a requirement.